Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) - Auction 148, Lot 398
BITHYNIA. Caesarea Germanica. Geta (Caesar, 198-209). Ae.
Obv: Λ CЄ ΓЄTAC K.
Bareheaded and draped bust right.
Rev: KAICAPЄIAC ΓЄPMANIKHC.
Phosphorus advancing right, holding torch in both hands.
Waddington, RG p. 284, 18 = Babelon, Waddington 281.
Very rare
Ex Pecunem 42 (2016), lot 426. The planet Venus in his morning aspect was referred to by the name 'Phosphoros' (= He who brings light). According to the myth, he was the son of Cephalus (son of Hermes) and Eos, the Dawn.
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